Order Carcharhiniformes - Ground Sharks Most dominant group of
sharks ~200 described species Anal fin 5 gill slits 2 dorsal fins
No fin spines Mouth that reaches behind the eyes Nictitating
eyelids
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Family Carcharhinidae Requiem Sharks Small or large Nearly
circular eyes Usually no spiracles or barbels Pectoral fins are
completely behind the 5 gill slits Some dont get bigger than ~28 in
Some grow to be over 9 ft 48 species - dominating the tropical
shark fauna Wide habitat range Variety of prey
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Tiger Shark Can grow to be anywhere from over 18 up to 25 ft
Solitary except when mating One of the few sharks that will
occasionally take human prey Considered the most dangerous in
tropical water Second only to great whites Got their name from the
dark stripes on their body that fade as they mature
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Shortfin Mako Shark Isurus oxyrinchus
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Order Lamniformes Mackerel Sharks Long snouts Mouth that
stretches beyond the eyes 2 dorsal fins 1 anal fin While in the
womb they are known to feed on their siblings Range from intertidal
areas to the open ocean
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Family Lamnidae Mackerel Sharks Large, heavy bodied
Spindle-shaped Small to moderately large eyes Long conical snout
Large mouths with slightly protrusible jaws Large bladelike teeth
Largest get up to 20 ft Found in all cold temperature tropical seas
5 species
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Shortfin Mako Shark Fastest of all Can swim at speeds up to
22-35 mph because of their torpedo-like body shape Live in tropical
and temperate offshore water Can leap up to 20 ft out of the water
into the air Large dark eyes Up to 12 ft in length
